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ON March 8, we were again reminded of our vulnerability to natural disasters with a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Sabah. Although there was no casualty, more than 100 climbers on their way to Mount Kinabalu were temporarily halted.
Professor Felix Tongkul …

While more rain normally cools a summer environment, a warmer and wetter world could face quite unfamiliar problems.
LONDON, 16 March, 2018 – Climate change may still cause surprises, if simultaneously it means a warmer and wetter world. More heat and …

"According to our calculation, the dry season will start in August this year," Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) spokesman Hary Djatmiko told the Jakarta Globe over the phone on Wednesday (14/02).
Hary …

JAKARTA: Four Indonesian provinces have declared emergencies in anticipation of worsening forest fires that each year spread health-­damaging haze across much of South-East Asia.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said yesterday that emergency alerts …

Are there extinct species that we really wish we hadn't wiped out? I don't mean we now say, "Gee, what a shame." I mean, is there anything where we now say, "Oh $#!&, we screwed ourselves!"? Like when the Chinese thought …

Indonesia is considered one of the world’s top emitters of greenhouse gases, particularly due to its regular devastating forest fires blamed on clearing land for agriculture. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has committed to cut emissions by at …

Indonesia sells US$1.25 billion in 'green' bonds to invest in environmentally friendly projects despite being seen as one of the world's worst greenhouse gas emitters. — Reuters picHONG KONG, Feb 23 — Indonesia has become the first Asian …

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the arrival of seven babies, representing three at-risk species, born in late January and early February. The newest additions — five Asian small-clawed otter pups, a silvered leaf langur baby, and a …

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The harmful effects of tropical forest fires affect over 20 million people in Southeast Asia, having a negative impact on people's health as well as contributing to global CO2 emissions. Many fires occur over drained …

Amazon and Costco are selling emergency survival kits for up to $6,000.
The kits are designed to help families survive disasters that last a matter of days to as long as a year.
2017 was a record year for losses to natural disasters, and experts say …

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• Harper’s, the storied U.S. magazine, was under pressure not to reveal the identity of the creator of a list of men in the media industry accused of sexual harassment. Then the creator came forward.
Moira Donegan said she created the list to allow …

This story has been updated. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria combined with devastating Western wildfires and other natural catastrophes to make 2017 the most expensive year on record for disasters in the United States, the National Oceanic and …

This story has been updated. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria combined with devastating Western wildfires and other natural catastrophes to make 2017 the most expensive year on record for disasters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …

The Rapid Damage Assessment module of EFFIS shows the extent of fire damage in Spain and Portugal in 2016
The JRC's annual forest fires report confirms a trend towards longer and more intense fire seasons in Europe and neighbouring regions, with …

2017 has been a terrible year for Portugal, with numerous forest fires devastating one of Europe's largest forested areas, destrtoying 80 per cent of the historic Pinhal de Leiria, the Pine Forest which provided timber for the carracks which set out …

Home | World | Iberia | Portugal wildfires kill 35; four dead across border in Spain
Wildfires in Portugal killed at least 35 people, injured dozens more and left an unconfirmed number of missing in the country’s second such tragedy in four months, …

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Parish Recovery Assistance Centers Provide Help and Relief to Maria and Irma Survivors
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Parish Recovery Assistance Centers Provide Help and Relief to Maria and Irma Survivors
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX , USA , March 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA is working with the clergy at the request …

The eleven-city release that includes Toronto and Vancouver opens March 29th
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The independent documentary making big waves, ‘Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick,’ has …

Three disaster survivors must survive each other
WATSONVILLE, CA, US, March 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake changed—and ended—many Bay Area lives. There were heroes, there were villains, and there were many people …

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group presents the 4th annual Close Air Support (CAS) conference, taking place in London on …

Office Manager and Disaster Coordinator has managed over 2000 cases through the ServiceMaster Emergency Response Team
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kristy Langello joined the team at ServiceMaster …

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Apprenticeship will train young adults how to restore fire, water and mold damaged homes
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JUBA, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, February 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Aldo Ajou Deng Akuey
The Intergovernmental Authority and Development (IGAD), called off the meetings of the High-Level Revitalisation Forum, on the 17 August 2015’s Agreement …

WILMINGTON , NC, USA, February 12, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today rising startups around the world will gather for the 2018 Startup Grind Global Conference in Silicon Valley. This conference will showcase the world's most innovative startups …